How it Works

How the pushbutton_test_x2 Script Works

The pushbutton_test_x2 script started as pushbutton_test, and was adapted for two pushbuttons through the following changes: 

  • The state variable was replaced by state9 and state6
  • The pin6.set_pull(pin6.NO_PULL) call was repeated for pin 9: pin9.set_pull(pin9.NO_PULL).
  • The single state = pin6.read_digital() statement was replaced with two new versions, one for state6 and pin6, and the other for state9 and pin9
  • The print statement was expanded so that it shows values for both state9 and state6.    

Try This

The button_light_blink_x2 script is the two-button, two-light version of the button_light_blink script from the Build and Test a Pushbutton activity’s Your Turn section.

  • Enter the button_light_blink_x2 script into the micro:bit Python Editor.
  • Set the project name field to button_light_blink_x2, then click Save.
  • Click Send to micro:bit.
  • Verify that the green light connected to P13 stays off when the button connected to P6  is not pressed.
  • Press and hold the button.  Verify that the P13 light blinks while the P6 pushbutton is held down.
  • Repeat with the test for control of the P14 light with the P9 pushbutton.